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RMWB council asking province to move experimental oilsands project
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Residents say the proposed experimental drilling project south of Fort McMurray is too close to homes and engagement ignored their concerns. Published Oct 10, 2024 • …
Blockbuster $8.8-billion Chevron deal further consolidates Canadian control over oilsands
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The move continues a trend of consolidation of ownership in the Canadian oilsands. Published Oct 07, 2024 • 3 minute read Workers at the Quest unit…
Smith favours incentives for oilsands commuters to settle in Fort McMurray
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The premier’s comments come after Energy Minister Brian Jean called commuter camps in the oilsands harmful to Fort McMurray. Published Sep 18, 2024 • 3 minute…
Brian Jean promises ending incentives for oilsands work camps, commuters
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News “The camps do not help people or families or communities. They help oilsands shareholders in different countries that don’t give a shit about us,” Jean said…
Wildfires prompt MEG Energy oilsands site evacuation
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News MEG Energy started moving non-essential staff off its Christina Lake site, while Imperial Oil has started reducing non-essential staff from Kearl. Published Jul 19, 2024 • …
Alberta regulator projects 17 per cent growth in oilsands production by 2033
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The AER believes the oilsands can grow while simultaneously reducing its emissions, if it deploys carbon capture and storage technology. Published Jun 24, 2024 • Last updated 9 hours…
Tany Yao chairing committee to hasten reclaiming oilsands tailings ponds
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Tailings ponds hold roughly 1.6 trillion litres of liquid waste and cover roughly 300 square kilometres, or nearly half the size of Edmonton Published May 08,…
ACFN, MCFN want oilsands tailings component to be declared toxin
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The First Nations are concerned about naphthenic acids, which is found in tailings and other oilsands wastewater. Peer-reviewed research has found they are toxic to fish, affect hormone…
Fort McKay First Nation, Suncor sign MOU on developing oilsands lease
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Suncor and the Fort McKay First Nation have partnered to develop a potential oilsands lease on the First Nation’s reserve land. Author of the article: Vincent…